WS9 8EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8EQ

WS9 8EQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS9 postcode area, which has experienced 246 crimes and a crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS9 8EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8EQ, encompassing approximately 600 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS9 8EQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Merchants Way with total crimes: 1

WS9 8EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Other theft11.67-50.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime418.33-60.00%
Burglary36.6650.00%
Other theft25.00-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.330.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1033.32900.00%
Other theft616.66500.00%
Burglary210.00-33.33%
Public order13.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.67-50.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary316.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.330.00%
Other theft13.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.67-50.00%
Shoplifting11.670.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.330.00%
Vehicle crime16.66-50.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Other theft11.67-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft314.990.00%
Vehicle crime25.000.00%
Other crime13.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Shoplifting11.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.000.00%
Shoplifting11.670.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.670.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.33-25.00%
Public order15.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.670.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.000.00%
Other theft16.660.00%
Burglary11.670.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime414.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.66100.00%
Drugs13.330.00%
Other crime11.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime518.330.00%
Other theft38.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.000.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS9 8EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1